Logistics Coordinator

Lotte Chemical USA Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Logistics Coordinator Essential Duties Schedules and processes arriving and departing barges, trucks, tankers, and railcars; assigns loads as required Prepares daily, monthly and other interval schedules based upon customer needs Plan EG pipeline transfers from production to shore tank; plan product sampling and analysis schedule for vessel loadings Works as an extension of both Operations and Sales for scheduling activities Establishes relationships with various carriers required to move product; creates orders Works outside regular office hours when necessary Utilizes databases for logistics movements Maintains efficient traffic flow through facility; keeps all systems and paperwork current during peak traffic hours Processes work instructions for all modes of transportation Monitors dock schedule; avoids conflicts with tank usage Handles arrangements for rail shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner Identifies problems, current and proactive, and troubleshoots; follows up on product movements Liaises with corporate logistics function; coordinates scheduling Acts as a logistics team member, trains other Logistics Coordinators as requested Creates and obtains approval for orders; documents cost data Calculates vessel and rail demurrage when required Manages surveys; arranges for and tracks work Completes Bills of Lading as required; prepares and disseminates hazardous materials documents as necessary Handles import/export paperwork and arrangements; works with government authorities to ensure proper documentation as required Acts as liaison between Company and customer when necessary Declares and confirms orders in database system; review and approve logistics invoices for payments as necessary; update monthly supply chain budget and cost review

Requirements

4-7 years’ logistics experience in petrochemical or oil and gas markets
Customer service focus; ability to deal with diverse personalities; negotiation and conflict resolution skills required
Knowledge of Company processes and infrastructure; ability to locate customer information including contracts
Strong mathematics skills, ability to calculate weights/volumes
Ability to communicate with loaders, dock workers, customers, and co-workers
Possess a thorough understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for goods entering and leaving the United States
Knowledge of operational and administrative requirements for products
Understanding of customer’s logistics processes; operations experience preferred
Strong mathematics skills, ability to calculate weights/volumes and demurrage claims
Knowledge of hazardous materials movement requirements and federal, state and other transportation statutes and regulations
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company
Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Nice To Haves

Understanding of customer’s logistics processes; operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Schedules and processes arriving and departing barges, trucks, tankers, and railcars; assigns loads as required
Prepares daily, monthly and other interval schedules based upon customer needs
Plan EG pipeline transfers from production to shore tank; plan product sampling and analysis schedule for vessel loadings
Works as an extension of both Operations and Sales for scheduling activities
Establishes relationships with various carriers required to move product; creates orders
Works outside regular office hours when necessary
Utilizes databases for logistics movements
Maintains efficient traffic flow through facility; keeps all systems and paperwork current during peak traffic hours
Processes work instructions for all modes of transportation
Monitors dock schedule; avoids conflicts with tank usage
Handles arrangements for rail shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner
Identifies problems, current and proactive, and troubleshoots; follows up on product movements
Liaises with corporate logistics function; coordinates scheduling
Acts as a logistics team member, trains other Logistics Coordinators as requested
Creates and obtains approval for orders; documents cost data
Calculates vessel and rail demurrage when required
Manages surveys; arranges for and tracks work
Completes Bills of Lading as required; prepares and disseminates hazardous materials documents as necessary
Handles import/export paperwork and arrangements; works with government authorities to ensure proper documentation as required
Acts as liaison between Company and customer when necessary
Declares and confirms orders in database system; review and approve logistics invoices for payments as necessary; update monthly supply chain budget and cost review